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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 827.67 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 827.67 and 461.18 is: 690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 827.67 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/827.67 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 827.67 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 381,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,700.71/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.51

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